(136) Dual Targeted Theranostic Nanomedicines for Local and Systemic Non-Opioid Analgesia in Trauma

Acute neuropathic pain (ANP) resulting from civilian and combat traumatic injuries has dramatic impact on society at large as it poses with significant personal and economic burden. With opioid abuse epidemic currently in public eye across all levels of society, it is pertinent new therapeutic modalities are needed to effectively treat and resolve ANP. Neuroinflammation is recognized as one of the primary drivers of acute neuropathic to chronic pain transition leading to prolonged disability and loss of productivity.

Source: The Journal of Pain - March 21, 2019 Category: Materials Science Authors: J. Janjic, L. Liu, T. Komatsu, M. Herneisey, S. Loftus, E. Lambert, F. Zor, V. Gorantla Source Type: research